This video provides an overview of where the Supreme Court of the United is at now in terms of jurisprudence on the 2nd Amendment as of February 10, 2020.
Three cases - one a comprehensive review, another an application review and the latest as a c…
This video provides an overview of where the Supreme Court of the United is at now in terms of jurisprudence on the 2nd Amendment as of February 10, 2020.
Three cases - one a comprehensive review, another an application review and the latest as a clarification - are covered in brief and represent where the Supreme Court of the United States stand at the time of this video.
February 10, 2020:
DC v Heller
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/07pdf/07-290.pdf
- 2nd Amendment right is an individual right.
- History and Tradition is the standard of review.
- Commonly held arms suitable for self-defense are protected.
- The 2nd Amendment does not preclude future arms.
- Concealable arms and unusually dangerous arms can put one in legal jeopardy.
- The 2nd Amendment right as like our other civil rights is NOT absolute.
- There are limitations relating to sensitive places.
- There are limitations in regards to persons such as felons and the dangerously mentally ill.
- Open carry is the default mode of carry as it is the behavior of a gentlemen and puts others on due notice allowing others to govern themselves accordingly.
- Concealed carry is the mode coveted by assassins and criminals alike seeking secretive advantage.
- States may regulate concealed carry and bans on concealed carry may be upheld.
- Case was prematurely concluded due to a last minute settlement between the plaintiff and the defendant.
MacDonald v City of Chicago
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-1521.pdf
- The 2nd Amendment applies to the States.
Jaime Caetano v Massachusetts
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-10078_aplc.pdf
- The Supreme Court of the United States meant what it said in DC v Heller when it said that the 2nd Amendment does not preclude future arms.
- Stun Guns are suitable for self-defense.
- Prosecuting a homeless woman who was left to fend for herself without any pretense of assistance or concern by authorities raises cause for criticism.
*** This video will be updated and replaced upon the release of a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in NYSRPA v NYC which could come at any time. ***
